PPN 301: Preconception UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
recommendations for preconception - CORRECT ANSWER - - 150 mins/week of
moderate to vigorous physical activity for adults aged 64 & under
- no more than 2 drinks per day, less than 10 a week
- all women trying to conceive should take daily vitamin containing 0.4 mg of *folic acid*
what is the importance of folic acid for preconception? - CORRECT ANSWER - prevents
any *cephalies*, and reduces risk of neural tube defects
why is body weight important for preconception? - CORRECT ANSWER - maternal body
weight can affect baby's weight @ birth, and also the amount of weight you can handle during
pregnancy
why is mental health an important concept for preconception? - CORRECT ANSWER -
managing a person's mental health prior to pregnancy is important d/t the ongoing changes in
hormones & stress. Managing mental health pre-pregnancy can help mental health during and
postpartum
importance of physical activity for preconception - CORRECT ANSWER - exercise
contributes to a person's overall health, including their weight and mental health. both things
which affect a mother's well-being
which immunizations are important for prenatal conception? - CORRECT ANSWER -
hepatitis B & tetanus shots are important!! rubella is also important, but this should be taken at
least 2 months before planned pregnancy
outer trophoblast cells form the - CORRECT ANSWER - placenta
, inner cell mass forms - CORRECT ANSWER - fetus & fetal membranes
syncytiotrophoblast is responsible for producing which hormone? - CORRECT
ANSWER - human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
hCG does what - CORRECT ANSWER - stimulates/starts pregnancy hormone
progesterone does what - CORRECT ANSWER - maintains pregnancy hormone
most important hormones for pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER - hCG, estrogen,
progesterone & hPL
antepartum - CORRECT ANSWER - prenatal period (before birth)
intrapartum - CORRECT ANSWER - period from onset of labor until delivery of baby &
placenta
postpartum - CORRECT ANSWER - 6 wk period b/w delivery of child/placenta & time
body returns to non-pregnant state
1st trimester - CORRECT ANSWER - 1-14 weeks
2nd trimester - CORRECT ANSWER - 14-28 weeks
3rd trimester - CORRECT ANSWER - 28-40 weeks or delivery
morning sickness happens b/c? - CORRECT ANSWER - hormonal changes of
progesterone triggers nausea and vomiting
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
recommendations for preconception - CORRECT ANSWER - - 150 mins/week of
moderate to vigorous physical activity for adults aged 64 & under
- no more than 2 drinks per day, less than 10 a week
- all women trying to conceive should take daily vitamin containing 0.4 mg of *folic acid*
what is the importance of folic acid for preconception? - CORRECT ANSWER - prevents
any *cephalies*, and reduces risk of neural tube defects
why is body weight important for preconception? - CORRECT ANSWER - maternal body
weight can affect baby's weight @ birth, and also the amount of weight you can handle during
pregnancy
why is mental health an important concept for preconception? - CORRECT ANSWER -
managing a person's mental health prior to pregnancy is important d/t the ongoing changes in
hormones & stress. Managing mental health pre-pregnancy can help mental health during and
postpartum
importance of physical activity for preconception - CORRECT ANSWER - exercise
contributes to a person's overall health, including their weight and mental health. both things
which affect a mother's well-being
which immunizations are important for prenatal conception? - CORRECT ANSWER -
hepatitis B & tetanus shots are important!! rubella is also important, but this should be taken at
least 2 months before planned pregnancy
outer trophoblast cells form the - CORRECT ANSWER - placenta
, inner cell mass forms - CORRECT ANSWER - fetus & fetal membranes
syncytiotrophoblast is responsible for producing which hormone? - CORRECT
ANSWER - human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
hCG does what - CORRECT ANSWER - stimulates/starts pregnancy hormone
progesterone does what - CORRECT ANSWER - maintains pregnancy hormone
most important hormones for pregnancy - CORRECT ANSWER - hCG, estrogen,
progesterone & hPL
antepartum - CORRECT ANSWER - prenatal period (before birth)
intrapartum - CORRECT ANSWER - period from onset of labor until delivery of baby &
placenta
postpartum - CORRECT ANSWER - 6 wk period b/w delivery of child/placenta & time
body returns to non-pregnant state
1st trimester - CORRECT ANSWER - 1-14 weeks
2nd trimester - CORRECT ANSWER - 14-28 weeks
3rd trimester - CORRECT ANSWER - 28-40 weeks or delivery
morning sickness happens b/c? - CORRECT ANSWER - hormonal changes of
progesterone triggers nausea and vomiting
